Lead with Culture

Kate Volman
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A company can only become the best version of itself to the extent that its people are becoming better versions of themselves. What’s the key to making that happen? Building dynamic cultures so people love coming to work and accomplishing great things together. Hosted by Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, Lead with Culture is a show dedicated to exploring how great leaders create workplaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally. Conversations are inspired by Matthew Kelly's bestselling books The Dream Manager, The Culture Solution, and Off Balance. Guests include incredible leaders as well as Floyd executive coaches sharing stories and providing insights into real strategies used to attract and retain great talent, execute effectively, become better coaches, build teams and grow businesses. Whether you're a CEO, HR executive, manager, or simply part of a team, this show will help you become a better leader.

  1. 5D AGO

    2025 Highlights: The Best Insights on Building a Thriving Company Culture

    "Companies and leaders want loyalty. If you treat your customers right, they’ll stay loyal. The same goes for our employees. In fact, it all starts with them." In this episode, Kate Volman celebrates the end of the year by revisiting some of the most powerful insights shared by leaders, coaches, and culture builders throughout the season. This special compilation brings together moments that highlight what it takes to invest in people, foster meaningful connections at work, and create environments where individuals can thrive. You will hear guests discuss authentic leadership, the link between personal well-being and professional success, and the impact of programs that help employees achieve their goals. This episode invites you to reflect on your own year, consider the voices that shaped your growth, and reconnect with the purpose behind your work. In this episode, you’ll discover: How leaders build trust by caring for the whole person, not just the employeeWays organizations can strengthen culture through purpose and genuine commitmentWhy dreaming is contagious and how supporting personal goals elevates engagement Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (02:01) Brian Hess on investing in people for retention (03:57) Jessica Pfau on culture and competitive compensation (05:57) Bree Groff on separating work from self-worth (07:30) Nick Lombardino on purpose-driven workplaces (08:49) Patty Croom on Dream Manager impact and engagement (10:22) Dr. Allen Hunt on learning from regrets (11:24) Laura Furner on choosing coaching for personal growth (12:43) Michele Marquis on fostering employee loyalty (14:34) Zach Blumenfeld on autonomy and trust (15:23) Steve Sargent on empathetic leadership Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInspan class="ql-ui"...

    18 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    The Impact of Coaching on Professional and Personal Growth featuring Karli Elder

    “The piece that I wasn't prepared for was that the most important voice through that entire journey was going to be my own.” In this episode, Karli Elder, Director of Onboarding and Account Management at Financial Independence Group, joins Kate Volman to discuss the impact of coaching on her career and personal growth.  Karli shares how coaching helped her overcome imposter syndrome, develop executive presence, and achieve better work-life integration. She also reveals how coaching has empowered her to lead with greater intention and clarity. Tune in to learn how coaching can help you unlock your potential and elevate your leadership. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to use simple but precise questions to turn uncertainty into actionA practical framework to invite honest, two-way feedbackThe power of small, incremental changes to drive lasting transformation Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (02:45) Karli’s decision to hire a coach (07:50) Setting personal and professional goals (09:08) Questions and metrics to measure progress (15:30) Applying coaching frameworks to leadership (20:44) Personal growth and work-life integration (29:21) Next steps for exploring coaching Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Karli Elder’s LinkedInFinancial Independence Group Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    32 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    How Employee-Owned Companies Thrive featuring Bob Whalen

    “For the employees who spend their career with us, we want to create millionaires.” In this episode, Bob Whalen, CEO of HB Global, joins Kate Volman to share his insights on leadership and creating a people-first culture. Bob explains the power of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in driving both financial success and a stronger company culture. He also reflects on his leadership journey, highlighting how growth is more than just revenue. It’s about creating opportunities for employees to thrive. Bob offers valuable lessons on employee engagement and embracing change in today’s evolving business landscape. In this episode, you’ll discover: The value of allowing employees to take ownership of their workWhy communication is key when facing challengesThe importance of being adaptable to change, especially in industries impacted by AI Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:09) The power of employee ownership (04:47) Hesitations with employee ownership (08:17) Building a thriving ESOP company culture (11:56) Where leaders can learn more about ESOPs (16:34) Finding fulfillment in helping employees (22:29) People-centered leadership, AI, and workforce implications (34:54) Rating HB Global’s company culture (39:01) Bob’s book and podcast recommendations for leaders Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Bob Whalen’s LinkedInHB Global Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    43 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    Why It’s Never Too Late to Dream Again Featuring Mike Zaccariello

    “Dreaming is good. That space is where you can live the best version of yourself and your most vibrant life.” In this episode, Mike Zaccariello shares how coaching helped him rediscover his dreams and find the courage to chase them. A certified Dream Manager, military veteran, and pediatric neuropsychologist, Mike once resisted the idea of coaching. When he finally gave it a try, everything changed. He opens up about leaving a 17-year career to start his own practice and learning to lean into resistance instead of avoiding it. Mike also reflects on The Dream Manager Program and how it’s allowed him to become a better therapist, deacon, and husband. His story is a reminder that coaching doesn’t just help with professional growth, it helps people live more intentional lives. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why coaching is essential for personal and professional growthHow dreaming helps you overcome fear and resistanceThe ripple effect of living with purpose and intention Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:11) Meet Mike Zaccariello: Dream Manager and mental health professional (05:04) Leaving a 17-year career to start again (09:14) Lean into the resistance (12:37) Rediscovering the power of dreaming (15:36) The ripple effect of The Dream Manager (19:33) Why coaching works better than self-help (22:53) Favorite books and lessons for every season Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Mike Zaccariello’s LinkedInMayo Clinic Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    27 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    The Role of Culture in Business Success and Growth Featuring Brian Hess

    “When you hire employees, you hire the whole person, their challenges, and their life circumstances.” In this episode, entrepreneur and multi-business owner Brian Hess, joins Kate Volman to share how he’s built thriving organizations that prioritize purpose, growth, and connection. Brian discusses what it means to lead the whole person, not just the employee. He also talks about creating opportunities for upward mobility, using culture as a competitive advantage, and why the best strategic plans focus on people, not profit. Brian offers a powerful reminder that great companies are built on trust, empathy, and the shared pursuit of dreams. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and nurture great talentWhy strategic planning should start with peopleWhat it takes to create lasting impact as a leader Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:17) Brian’s four ventures and his podcast (05:07) How a certified Dream Manager joined the team (07:54) Build culture by investing in people (11:07) Creating upward mobility in a tough economy (16:37) Hiring lessons: Predictive Index, timing, fit, and patience (21:11) Annual planning should start with people (25:43) The importance of leading by example (30:25) Brian’s ideal dinner party guests (38:17) Books and resources shaping Brian’s leadership Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Brian Hess’s LinkedInBrian’s official websiteThe Pavement GroupTop Contractor SchoolThe Brian Hess Show Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on Twittera href="https://www.youtube.com/user/floydconsultinginc" rel="noopener...

    42 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Creating a Culture of Care featuring Steve Sargent

    “P&L stands for people and legacy as much as it stands for profit and loss.” In this episode, Steve Sargent, Chair of C12 South Florida, joins Kate Volman to talk about why accountability is the ultimate gift to high-level leaders, why “integration” beats “work-life balance,” and how purpose-driven peer forums help CEOs scale without losing their souls. Steve shares insights from fresh peer-group conversations and research, explains C12’s “do > talk” ethos, and shows how identity and mission become the lens for better decisions, healthier teams, and durable growth. In this episode, you’ll discover: How purpose and identity create the lens for disciplined, people-first decisionsWhy accountability and peer community accelerate clarity, courage, and follow-throughA practical path from “work-life balance” to integrated living (and why it matters for your team) Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction and opening thoughts (01:08) What C12 is and the mission behind it (03:18) Steve’s journey to becoming a C12 chair (06:10) Challenges of leadership and lessons from scaling businesses (22:35) Why accountability matters most to CEOs and leaders (23:30) Coaching as a gift and the power of asking better questions (24:19) Recognizing and leveraging employee superpowers (25:33) Building a thriving and people-centered culture Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Steve Sargent’s LinkedInC12 South FloridaJoin C12 Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    40 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Lessons From The Culture Solution featuring Tony Ferraro

    “Culture isn’t about perks or slogans. It’s about people and the principles that guide them.” In this episode, Tony Ferraro, Director of Coaching at Floyd Consulting, breaks down The Culture Solution by Matthew Kelly and shares what more than 1,500 culture assessments reveal about today’s workplaces. He talks about the six principles of a dynamic culture, and why mission consistently ranks highest, why hiring with rigor is often overlooked, and how overcommunicating the plan keeps teams aligned. Tony explains why simplicity makes mission statements powerful, how scorecards give A-players the clarity they crave, and why coaching conversations are a gift that saves leaders time and builds trust. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why simple, clear mission statements drive stronger cultureHow disciplined hiring decisions shape long-term successWhy overcommunication creates alignment and avoids “shiny object” distractions Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (00:29) Why company culture matters today (01:08) Launching the culture assessment tool (01:34) What defines company culture (03:12) Key insights from assessment results (04:36) The six principles of culture (05:32) Mission is king: top rated principle (11:06) Hiring challenges and disciplined processes (19:23) How to evaluate hiring effectively (20:58) Why clear communication drives culture (23:17) Using scorecards to set outcomes (29:38) Coaching’s role in strong leadership (36:11) How to take the assessment Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Tony Ferraro’s LinkedIn Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    40 min

  8. 09/16/2025

    How Coaching Shapes Leadership featuring Laura Furner

    “I truly believe I would not be the leader I am today if I had not gone through coaching.” In this episode, Laura Furner, Chief Operating Officer at Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, shares how coaching transformed her leadership, boosted her confidence, and built trust across her team. She explains why she chose coaching over traditional training, how she found her voice in tough conversations, and the personal breakthroughs that followed. Laura reflects on the systems she still uses, the value of having a “vault” for honest feedback, and the lasting impact beyond work—including better communication at home, clearer priorities, and why she urges leaders not to wait until they feel “ready” to start. In this episode, you’ll discover: How coaching builds lasting confidence and clarity in leadershipWhy having a safe space for honest feedback changes everythingHow personal growth fuels stronger teams and healthier culture Invest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/ Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program: https://www.thedreammanager.com/ Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (02:20) The journey to hiring a coach (04:37) Overcoming hesitations and making the investment (08:13) Building confidence and finding your voice (13:51) The power of coaching and accountability (19:49) Balancing personal and professional life (27:17) The impact of coaching Resources: Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog Connect with the Guest Laura Furner’s LinkedInAlphastar Capital Management, LLC Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching: Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

    32 min
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A company can only become the best version of itself to the extent that its people are becoming better versions of themselves. What’s the key to making that happen? Building dynamic cultures so people love coming to work and accomplishing great things together. Hosted by Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, Lead with Culture is a show dedicated to exploring how great leaders create workplaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally. Conversations are inspired by Matthew Kelly's bestselling books The Dream Manager, The Culture Solution, and Off Balance. Guests include incredible leaders as well as Floyd executive coaches sharing stories and providing insights into real strategies used to attract and retain great talent, execute effectively, become better coaches, build teams and grow businesses. Whether you're a CEO, HR executive, manager, or simply part of a team, this show will help you become a better leader.

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  • Creator
    Kate Volman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Kate Volman
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    Lead with Culture

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